Raymore staff advances 'anti‑monotony' UDC changes; council to meet builders before hearings

Raymore City Council on Tuesday reviewed proposed amendments to the city’s Unified Development Code that would require front‑facing entry features—such as porches or articulated entryways—to reduce monotony in new residential subdivisions.

Staff said the proposal is intended as a minimum standard for front facades and would not, as drafted, shorten existing building setbacks. "The intent of this wouldn't really address any of the setbacks," a staff member said, noting the amendments would require separate code language to allow limited porch encroachments past the build line.

Councilmembers praised the goal of more inviting streetscapes but pressed staff on potential unintended consequences. "My only question or…